What food can I not bring into Mauritius?
Direct Answer
Most fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy cannot be imported without permits. Sealed commercial products in reasonable quantities are generally allowed.
Food import rules
Not allowed (without a permit)
- •Fresh fruit and vegetables
- •Raw or unprocessed meat
- •Dairy (fresh milk, soft cheeses)
- •Shell eggs
- •Live plants, cuttings, seeds
- •Soil or growing medium
Generally allowed
- •Commercially sealed shelf-stable products (biscuits, chocolate, tinned goods, UHT milk)
- •Vacuum-packed cured meats in reasonable quantities
- •Dried herbs and spices (commercially packaged)
- •Sealed baby formula
Allowances
- •Wine: 2 litres duty-free
- •Spirits: 1 litre duty-free
- •Cigarettes: 200 or 250g tobacco
Declaring
Declare all food on arrival. Non-declaration: confiscation + fine up to MUR 10,000.
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